Where are these draft picks now?

One of the most successful Jets draft picks of all-time: Patrik Laine. Laine was an easy choice at 2nd overall, and he came out in his first few seasons of his career with the Jets putting up some crazy good numbers. While Laine remains a dangerous goal scorer, his time with the Blue Jackets since being traded in the 2020-21 season have gone quite to plan. Laine has since been traded to the Montreal Canadiens, in hope to regain his form.

Laine was the obvious big story from the Jets 2016 draft picks, but they also had another 1st round pick in the draft. Logan Stanley was highly touted to be a top four defenseman, but Stanley hasn't exactly lived up to his 1st round potential. After 2 seasons in the AHL to begin his pro career, Stanley has spent the last 4 seasons with the Jets. Stanley hasn't been able to play a «full» season yet because he has dealt with numerous injuries which has left him as the «7th» defense at times in his tenure with the Jets. The 2024-25 season will be an important year for Stanley, as he looks to try to secure an everyday role as a shutdown defenseman.

The Jets were unable to find any mid or late round gems. Luke Green began his pro career with the Manitoba Moose from 2018-2020, but has since played internationally. Green has played in the SM-Liiga, the Swedish 1st Division, the Slovak League and last season in the German (DEL) league.

Jets went with a Swedish defence in round 4. Cederholm played 10 games for the Manitoba Moose from 2017-2019 before playing with the Jacksonville Icemen in the ECHL. After the 2020-21 season, Cederholm decided to retire from professional hockey.

Stallard began his pro career in 2018-19 in the ECHL. After that season, Stallard has played in the Austria League, the Elite Hockey League, the 3rd tier German League, the Southern USA League, back to the ECHL and finally in the 2nd Finnish League.

Last but not least, Berdin was beginning to look like he could make the NHL one day, posting some very solid numbers in the USHL and with the Manitoba Moose. However, the 2021-22 season would be the final season with the Moose for Berdin, who has since gone back to Russia to play in the KHL.